smart_edit

A write tool on the Code MCP server.

SERVERCode SOURCE54yyyu/code-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What smart_edit does on Code

AI agents use smart_edit to create or update resources in Code, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Code environment.

RISK

Why smart_edit is rated Medium

Based on naming context and sibling tools (edit_file, edit_block), smart_edit most likely modifies file contents reversibly, making it a Write operation. Severity is high because unintended file modifications in a project directory could corrupt code or configuration, though not irreversible like deletion.

From the tool's definition Tool named 'smart_edit' with sibling tools including 'edit_file' and 'edit_block' on a code management server. Server description states it 'perform[s] file operations' and tool name suggests editing capability.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs smart_edit safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Code, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For smart_edit, this is the rule to start with:

smart_edit Rate-limited

smart_edit stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "smart_edit": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "smart_edit_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Code, apply this rule, and every smart_edit call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about smart_edit

What does the smart_edit tool do? +

smart_edit is a write tool on the Code MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Code MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on smart_edit? +

Register the Code MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for smart_edit: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Code. Nothing to install.

What risk level is smart_edit? +

smart_edit is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit smart_edit? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the smart_edit rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block smart_edit completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for smart_edit. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides smart_edit? +

smart_edit is provided by the Code MCP server (54yyyu/code-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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